If you are a Dutch or EU citizen, or have approval from Dutch immigration (IND), to move, there are a number of formalities and practical things to do as a new resident. The main ones are: register your residency at the municipality, open a bank account, and register for a health insurance.
Registration at the Municipality in The Netherlands
- Only applicable when the person intends to stay more than four months in The Netherlands.
- Only possible when the person has (temporary) accommodation (rental contract, ownership, etc).
- Formally required to be done within five days upon arrival in The Netherlands
- Application for a Citizen Service Number (BSN), which is used as a Tax ID, for Social Security, Health, etc.
- Registration for Non Inhabitants (RNI) is required if stay is for less than four months.
What we’ll do:
Step 1: Collect and check the documents which are required for the registration(s).
Step 2: Coordinate and accompany to the appointment.
After checking your needs and further requirements we can help you with:
Opening of a bank account
What we’ll do:
Step 1: Collect and check the documents which are required for the application
Step 2: Coordinate and accompany to the appointment if needed
Registration for health insurance
Health insurance is compulsory for all people who live or work in the Netherlands. Therefore, expats from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland who arrive in the Netherlands must take out Dutch health insurance within four months of receiving their residence permit. Even if they have an existing foreign policy.
Registration for DigiD
DigiD is the Dutch online ID that allows you to access many governmental services and websites in The Netherlands. It’s like a digital version of your passport or driving licence to proof your identity so you have access to your services and details. You can and must use the citizen service number increasingly often, in dealings with your municipality, the hospital, schools, your employer or benefits agencies, for example. With the citizen service number, the Dutch government wants to improve the services it provides to you, combat fraud and improve protection of your privacy.
Where needed, our relocation specialists can also help you with
- Finding the flight tickets for the move to The Netherlands
- A pick up from the airport in The Netherlands
- Arranging temporary accommodation
And more…
We will discuss your needs and can then give you an estimation of expected time and expenses.